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INTRODUCING THE 2025 - 2026 MBGS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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President: Andrea Munoz-Hernandez, Ph.D., GISP. Mich. Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
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Vice President: vacant
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Secretary: John Yellich, Michigan Geological Survey
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Treasurer : Peter Rose Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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Business Manager: Peter Rose, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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Past President: Jennifer Trout, Michigan Geological Survey
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Newsletter Editor: Arlene Anderson-Vincent, Blue Triton Brands
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Webmaster: John Esch, Michigan Geological Survey
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Interim Field Trip Directors: John Esch & Chris Christensen
MBGS has monthly meetings typically on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month from September - May
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 MBGS E.Z. MANOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Michigan Basin Geological Society will award two scholarships up to $500 each to students conducting graduate or undergraduate research in geology related to Michigan. The scholarships will be awarded at an upcoming MBGS meeting and the winner(s) will be notified In December. We hope recipients can attend a spring MBGS meeting to present their research topic. Candidates should complete and submit the MBGS scholarship application form by December 20, 2025 to John A. Yellich, MBGS Secretary, at jasty98@aol.com with subject Line: MBGS Scholarship 2026. Applications can be found on MBGS’s Scholarship Page
OTHER NEWS: MBGS HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON USB FLASH DRIVES (8GB).
MBGS Publications ‐ There are two (2) new publications available! See details on the Publications page
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MBGS MEMBERSHIP DUES
MBGS continues to strive to provide a platform for geologist and environmental professionals to connect and offer learning and field trip opportunities. For 2025-2026, our annual dues are $35. Student Membership is free. Email any one of our officers if you are a student and would like to be a member. We now offer the option to renew your professional membership via PayPal. Please refer to the renewal notices that are included in the newsletter. Student Membership is free.
Professional Membership Dues
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Opportunity for Members: MBGS is seeking members who are interested in getting involved. We need a Vice President, Treasurer, and a Secretary for the 2025-2026 year. If you are interested in these opportunities, please reach out to any of the executive committee members.
Opportunity for Presenters: MBGS is seeking presenters for Michigan Basin geologically-related topics for our 2025-2026 membership meetings. If interested, please contact Andrea Muno-Hernandez at munozhernandeza@michigan.gov.
Michigan Basin Geological Society Membership
Dues
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Be part of a relevant, dynamic, statewide professional geoscience organization.
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Network at meetings, social functions, workshops and field trips.
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Opportunities to volunteer and work with your peers.
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It’s inexpensive with annual dues of only $35 (students are free)
MBGS continues to strive to provide a platform for geologist and environmental professionals to connect and offer learning and field trip opportunities. For 2025-2026, our annual dues will increase to $35 for members. Student memberships are free. Renewal notices are included in the newsletter.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please download and fill out
the application form below and follow submission and mailing instructions on the form.
Please also download and read the Michigan Basin Geological Society Constitution.
It is time to submit the 2025‐2026 MBGS membership dues. Included in the newsletter and below are two renewal notices. Annual membership is $35 for professional members and free for students. Please fill out the appropriate membership form and mail in with payment. Renew your membership today!
Membership Application & Dues Renewal Forms
Michigan Basin Geological Society Application
RENEWAL Application for Current Members
Michigan Basin Geological Society Application Dues Invoice
Michigan Basin Geological Society Constitution
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MBGS organizes monthly meetings featuring technical presentations from local and national.
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MBGS sponsors and organizes field trips.
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MBGS annually sponsors college scholarships for geology students.
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MBGS members give geological presentations to schools, scouts and other organizations.
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MBSG is affiliated with the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and the regional AAPG-Eastern Section.